Todd Murphy is an Australian cricketer who bowls right-arm off spin. He made his first-class debut for Victoria in April 2021 and his Test debut for Australia in February 2023. Murphy was part of the Australian team that won the 2023 ICC World Test Championship final.
Murphy was selected for the 2023 Ashes as Australia’s second spinner behind Nathan Lyon. After Lyon was ruled out with a calf injury, Murphy made his Ashes debut at Headingley, taking 1/49. He was dropped for the fourth Test but recalled for the fifth Test. In that match, he took 2/22 in the first innings and 4/110 in the second. He also contributed important runs, scoring 34 in the first inning and 18 in the second. In June 2025, Murphy signed with Gloucestershire to play four matches in the County Championship.
Todd Murphy Records and Achievements
Todd Murphy made his List A debut on 10 March 2021 in the 2020–21 Marsh One-Day Cup. He made his first-class debut on 3 April 2021 in the 2020–21 Sheffield Shield, scoring 34 runs and taking one wicket. Murphy made his T20 debut on 26 December 2021 for the Sydney Sixers in the 2021–22 Big Bash League.
After only seven first-class matches, Murphy was selected for Australia’s Test tour of India in 2023. He was chosen as one of four spinners alongside Nathan Lyon, Ashton Agar, and Mitchell Swepson. He made his Test debut at Nagpur in February 2023, taking 7/124 from 47 overs. Murphy played all four Tests on the tour and finished with 14 wickets.
Todd Murphy Career Stats
Todd Murphy has taken 22 wickets in 7 Test matches, with a best of 7 for 124, including one four-wicket and one five-wicket haul. In first-class cricket, he has 119 wickets, with best figures of 7 for 124, with five four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul. In List A cricket, he has taken 37 wickets, with a best of 4 for 27, with two four-wicket hauls.
With the bat, Murphy has scored 122 runs in Tests, hitting 15 fours and 3 sixes. In first-class cricket, he has 873 runs, including one fifty. In List A matches, he has 115 runs with 10 fours.
| Bowling | ||||||
| Format | Mat | Wkts | BBI | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| Tests | 7 | 22 | 7/124 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| FC | 44 | 119 | 7/124 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| List A | 34 | 37 | 4/27 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Batting | ||||||
| Format | Mat | Runs | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
| Tests | 7 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 3 |
| FC | 44 | 873 | 0 | 1 | 106 | 13 |
| List A | 34 | 115 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Todd Murphy’s Personal Life
Murphy comes from a cricketing family in Victoria. His father, Jamie, played alongside Shane Warne at St Kilda and supported Todd through his career. Murphy initially saw himself as a batsman but switched to off-spin after guidance from Chris Howard at a youth program in Rochester, Victoria. He progressed through U-19 Australia, first-class cricket, and the Australia A team before making his Test debut.
At 22, Murphy debuted in Nagpur against India and took a five-wicket haul. His family traveled from Victoria to watch, calling it a “tremendous feeling.”
Murphy was pursuing a dual degree in Exercise and Sport Science and Business (Sport Management) at Deakin University in 2022. He is also a supporter of the Collingwood Football Club in the AFL.
Todd Murphy Contract
Murphy has extended his contract with the Sydney Sixers until the end of the BBL|15 season. He joined the Sixers in BBL|11 as a local replacement and made his debut that summer. After a breakout season, he earned a full-time contract and was considered Stephen O’Keefe’s successor. Murphy has 13 wickets from 18 matches in the current BBL season and aims for his first Big Bash title.
Murphy has been retained in Victoria’s 2025-26 men’s squad, continuing his state contract. He remains part of the core experienced group alongside Peter Handscomb, Marcus Harris, and Will Sutherland. Murphy plays for St Kilda in Premier Cricket and is one of the senior players.
FAQs
Q. When did Todd Murphy make his Test debut?
A. Todd Murphy made his Test debut for Australia in February 2023 against India at Nagpur.
Q. Has Todd Murphy played in the Ashes?
A. Yes, Todd Murphy played in the 2023 Ashes, where he debuted at Headingley.
Q. How many wickets has Todd Murphy taken in Tests?
A. Todd Murphy has taken 22 wickets in 7 Test matches, with a best of 7/124.
Q. Which teams does Todd Murphy play for domestically?
A. Todd Murphy plays for Victoria in state cricket and the Sydney Sixers in the BBL.
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